B’laster acquires AC Avalanche
Industrial aerosol manufacturer B’laster has acquired the AC Avalanche division from TSI Products, Inc. With this transaction, B’laster nearly doubles its revenue, according to the company. The AC Avalanche automotive aftermarket product lines include Avalanche …
Edgewell Personal Care announces plan to acquire CREMO
Edgewell Personal Care Co. announced it is acquiring CREMO, an American men's grooming company, for $235 million. "We are excited to announce this agreement to acquire CREMO," said Rod Little, Edgewell's President & CEO. "The men's …
SCC’s online and on-demand sunscreen intensive runs August 6–13
The Society of Cosmetic Chemists' "Extending Your Invisible Umbrella 2.0" sunscreen intensive will take place virtually and on-demand starting on August 6. The presentations will discuss the link between skin health and sun exposure, as …
HCPA to host four-part Regulatory Webinar Series
The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) will hold a four-part Regulatory Webinar Series, featuring a high-level overview and opportunities to speak directly with officials from regulatory sectors. They are set for August 19 & …
Why conduct spray package corrosion tests? Part 3
Hello, Everyone. I started this three-part series in June on why spray package corrosion testing is necessary. Part 1 covered the materials used to fabricate spray packages—how metals, coated metals and laminated metals corrode and …
Taking a look at Indoor Air Quality while stuck inside
In 1989, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) submitted a report to Congress on indoor air quality, which found that people spend approximately 93% of their time indoors, 2% outdoors and 5% in transit (e.g., …
Regulatory Issues
CARB The California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff continues to work on amendments to its volatile organic compound (VOC) Consumer Products regulation. For more than a year, CARB has been reviewing product categories for potentially reducing …
Elements of Spray Package Corrosion course goes online
Pair O Docs has developed a web version of its Elements of Spray Package Corrosion course in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The course is offered for 5–30 participants and the cost is less than …
ACC’s Chemical Activity Barometer rises In July
The Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB), a leading economic indicator created by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), rose 2.7% in July on a three-month moving average basis following a 0.1% gain in June. On a year-over-year …
Dr. John J. Sciarra, metered dose inhaler pioneer, passes away
On April 17, Dr. John J. Sciarra of Sciarra Laboratories, Inc., Hicksville, NY, passed away at the age of 92. Born in 1927, Sciarra served as a Corporal in the U.S. Army and received his …